Life and Fate by Vassili Grossman
Le Manuscrit sauvé du KGB
Synopsis
The convoluted and moving story of Russian writer Vassili Grossman (1905-64) and his novel Life and Fate (1980), a literary masterpiece, a monumental and epic account of life under Stalin's regime of terror, a defiant cry that the KGB tried to suffocate.
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Elsa Lepoivre
Self - Narrator (voice)
Denis Podalydès
Self - Narrator (voice)
Olga Turbina
Self - Archivist
Fedor Guber
Self - Grossman's Son
Alexis Berelowitch
Self - Grossman's Translator
Ekaterina Korotkova-Grossman
Self - Grossman's Daughter
Olivier Rolin
Self - Writer
Vladimir Voinovich
Self - Writer
Anthony Beevor
Self - Historian
Bernard Pivot
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
Joseph Stalin
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Vladimir Lenin
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Solomon Mikhoels
Self - Actor (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Nikita Khrushchev
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Antony Beevor
Self - Historian
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Priscilla Pizzato
- Screenplay & Story
- Priscilla Pizzato
- Original Score
- Anna Sigalevitch
- Original Title
- Le Manuscrit sauvé du KGB
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Russian
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, Fondation pour la Mémoire de la Shoah, Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Priscilla Pizzato
Priscilla Pizzato
Anna Sigalevitch
Valerio Carignano
Yohann Le Rallier
Muriel Meynard
Department Leadership Roster
Priscilla Pizzato
Director
Muriel Meynard
Producer
Priscilla Pizzato
Writer
Yohann Le Rallier
Editor
Valerio Carignano
Director of Photography
Anna Sigalevitch
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life and Fate by Vassili Grossman
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What is Life and Fate by Vassili Grossman about?
The convoluted and moving story of Russian writer Vassili Grossman (1905-64) and his novel Life and Fate (1980), a literary masterpiece, a monumental and epic account of life under Stalin's regime of terror, a defiant cry that the KGB tried to suffocate.
Who directed Life and Fate by Vassili Grossman?
Life and Fate by Vassili Grossman was directed by Priscilla Pizzato.
Who stars in Life and Fate by Vassili Grossman?
The principal cast of Life and Fate by Vassili Grossman includes Elsa Lepoivre, Denis Podalydès, Olga Turbina, Fedor Guber, Alexis Berelowitch.
When was Life and Fate by Vassili Grossman released and how long is it?
Life and Fate by Vassili Grossman was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Life and Fate by Vassili Grossman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life and Fate by Vassili Grossman was composed by Anna Sigalevitch.